Focus should be on future ties: Indian-American community

With President George W Bush set to sign on Wednesday the bill on Indo-US nuclear deal into law, the Indian-American community feels the focus now should be on future development of bilateral ties.

With President George W Bush set to sign on Wednesday the bill on Indo-US nuclear deal into law, the Indian-American community feels the focus now should be on using the current framework for the future development of bilateral ties, including creating opportunities for businesses, NGOs and government entities.

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"Our goal to bring India out of nuclear technology isolation will be completed on Wednesday, October 8th, when President Bush will sign HR 7081, United States-India Nuclear Cooperation approval and Non-proliferation Enhancement Act," Ashok Mago, Chairman of the Dallas-Based USINDIA FORUM, said.

But, he said in a statement, this is not the end but beginning of creating opportunities for people of two nations to complement each other's strengths in various fields.

"We look forward to providing platform not only for businesses but also to NGOs and government entities from India to exchange ideas and do business with organisations in USA, particularly in Texas," said Mago, whose organisation has played a pivotal role in pushing the nuclear deal over the last three years.

His statement came as Bush is all set for the signing ceremony of HR 7081 legislation into law on Wednesday afternoon at the Treaty Room of the White House.